Yearly Archives: 2020

We fancied Full Spes to run a big race on debut at Hereford in November but he tired in the testing ground. We've given him time to recover and expect   a better performance today.

This huge horse won his only start over fences at Ffos Las. This is a big step up on that race and four of these runners are very closely matched. Newtide was nearly the best of them over hurdles and we have always thought he would be a better chaser. We hope he is good…

Ask Dillon is a real stayer and he made a very promising return when third at Chepstow. He has a great chance in this - obvious each-way credentials but he could easily win it.

Today's trip should suit Bob Mahler and the quicker the ground the better for him. He's in great shape at home and should put in a big run.

Khage bled last time, his third run over fences all of which have been frankly disappointing. He reverts to hurdles in an attempt to rebuild his confidence and if he could replicate his impressive form at Chepstow where he won twice in the spring, he would go close.

Amanto has come back to form and might have gone very close last time if he'd had his challenge delayed a bit. We're dropping him back in trip on a track where he usually goes well but he's a 10-year-old and doesn't win very often. I think he's sure to run another good race and…

Stick With Bill is going the right way. He did well to win a Sandown handicap under a big weight and even with a double penalty looks the one to beat here. He won't mind the testing ground.

Earl of Harrow ran very well to finish second on his first start over hurdles at Catterick. This is a big step up in class today and we will learn a lot about him.

Scene Not Herd is a nice youngster. He did well to win his point and I'd like to think he could run well in a bumper. He's a big price and hopefully has an each-way chance today.

Ilaya is competetively handicapped, is a course and distance winner and she remains in good form at home. Today's ground will suit, so we feel she goes there today with every chance.

Although he has two wins out of two on his record, Uncle Jonty is totally unexposed. He was left clear at the last when his main rival fell on stable debut at Kelso and the rider wasn't sure he wouldn't have won anyway contrary to general opinion at the time. He has plenty to find…

I thought Glittering Love was probably going to win his comeback race here last month until tipping up when still going well in fourth or fifth turning for home. The idea was to run there, then take in this race and on to the Eider. Hopefully the plan is still in place and he can…

The Pine Martin has had his problems, but seems to be over them now and ran far better than his finishing position would suggest last time. We seem to have been drawn in the stronger of the two heats and he could finish anywhere between third and seventh. So small each-way is realistic.

Project Mars has his first start for us after 20 months off the track. Previously he was with Nick Gifford and picked up a few places. He seems a very lazy type from what we've seen and with a few solid performers in the field, we'd be happy with a run in the first three.

I've always liked Wheesht and she ran much better last time in a race where the form has worked out well. She's dropping down in trip as she shows plenty of speed. It won't be easy to beat Tizzard's, but she should go well.

Roxyfet is in good form at home and his mark is 8lb lower over hurdles than fences. With Emma’s additional 7lb claim, he will hold strong each-way credentials especially if the expected rain arrives.

Chidswell is in great order and his preparation has gone very smoothly. If he gets the run of the race on a track where he's won before, he will have a decent each-way chance for this valuable prize.

This horse is probably well handicapped, looks well and should run accordingly. On the negative side we have had a few run badly and I would prefer to go into a race of this quality with more confidence.

Considering he was stopped in his run a couple of times at Kempton, Simply The Betts did very well to rally for second. This track might suit him and we think he has decent each-way chances in a hot race.

The Cob has been working very well indeed before this comeback and he showed plenty of promise on the track last year too. There's two or three with solid form but no superstars, so we're going there with high hopes.